Our Team

MEET THE TEAM

At Lutes Timber Mart we strive to give you the best service possible. With a strong team of long time members we have the knowledge and drive to help you get your projects completed with the right products at the right price. We believe having team members that know all aspects of the business and products gives us an advantage over our competitors. Meet the team that makes this all happen:

Travis Lutes

Travis was born and raised in Brooks. He grew up in the lumber industry following in the footsteps of his family being a fourth generation lumberman. As a youth Travis worked after schools and summer holidays in the yard learning the business from the bottom up.

After graduating from Brooks Composite High School Travis went on to College to study Business Administration while continuing to work weekends & summers at Lutes Timber Mart. His primary responsibilities at this point were operating picker trucks and renovating what was Snyder’s Auto Wrecking into what you see today.

Once the renovations and move from the old location to the new location were complete Travis set his sights on bringing the business up to date by implementing a computer point of sales system. It was about this time Travis then took basic and intermediate estimating courses alongside Jason Thomasen in Winnipeg and since then both have added nearly two decades of estimating, site measurement and management experience to their skillsets.

Travis believes it is important to give back and to build community for the benefit of everyone. You will see by the numerous sponsorship signs around Brooks and the County of Newell with a focus on youth sports. He also volunteers his time by coaching multiple youth hockey & baseball teams. Travis is a former Vice Chairman of the Tirol Gas Co-op and is an active Lieutenant with Tilley Fire-Rescue.

Will Lutes

Will has grown up in the building and construction industry working for his dad, Bill Lutes.  At the age of 14, he started working at the lumberyard in Bassano and after graduating high school he had a brief stint in Calgary, before moving back to Brooks and working 8 years at Lutes.  Opportunity came knocking when Will bought Lutes Building Centre in High River from his Dad.  Will and his wife Keri owned and operated the High River location for 20 years.  After the tough decision to sell the High River location, Will was not quite ready to retire.  They both moved back to Brooks in 2023 and began working at Lutes here in Brooks again.  Will’s vast knowledge of the industry has been such an asset to our team and has only helped better serve our customers on a daily basis,  whether that’s his advanced estimating skills or his knowledge of the ever changing lumber market.

Will’s passions outside of work are spending time camping, hunting, fishing and enjoying time with his 2 daughters.

Albert Simbulan

Albert started at Lutes in 2021 with no experience in the construction industry, however he came with many years experience in customer service.  Upon joining the team was and to this day is always challenging himself, wanting to learn and experience more in the industry.  Albert loves giving 110% customer service to give the customer a great experience and satisfaction.  Whether it is providing an estimate or helping them find the necessary products for their project.

Albert was born and raised in the capital city of Manilla in the Philippines.  He arrived in Canada in 2011 on a temporary work visa as a food counter attendant at Tim Hortons and later in 2013 joined Freson Bros Grocers as a baker.  Albert received his permanent resident status in 2016 and moved his family to Canada that same year and in 2022 they all became Canadian Citizens.  Go Canada Go!

Albert loves spending quality time with his family, whether it’s travelling  or simply going out for dinner.  He can also be found using his pipes and singing his favorite tunes at karaoke.

Brian Hartling

Brian started at Lutes in 2015 and since that time he has sharpened his estimating skills and has become one of our team’s most accurate estimators.  Brian is always willing to help customers find what they are looking for, whether it is something in the store or special ordering items we do not carry in stock.  Either way Brian will give you his undivided attention and get you what you need.

Brian always is talking about his family and when not working he often can be found spending time with them listening to music, sitting around the campfire or schooling them in music trivia.  Brian’s vast knowledge in classic rock makes him the go-to when you need a question answered. So be sure to say hi the next time you are in.  Whether you are getting a quote on your next project or just want to talk rock n’roll? Brian will get the job done.

Francis Beltran

Francis started at Lutes in the fall of 2024.  After 2 years of university and the stress that comes with a demanding school schedule, he decided to take a break and get back to work and start making some money to help pay for his schooling in the future.  Francis had no experience in the building and construction industry, however after a short time, he has already gained valuable knowledge and has proven to be a quick study.  He fit in seamlessly with the Lutes team and he continues to grow each day.
One thing for sure, he is not shy to ask for help or show our customers the level of excellence and care we strive to achieve at Lutes.

In his spare time, he enjoys going to the gym to challenge himself physically and mentally.  He can also be found spending time with his dogs walking them every chance he gets. Basketball is a passion that Francis enjoys both off and on the court.  He is a big Lakers fan and believes Lebron James is the GOAT.  Don’t worry we will teach him that the real GOAT is Michael Jordan, no question!

Jason Thomasen

Jason has been with Lutes since August 2003.  He started as a delivery driver before becoming the yard foreman, eventually moving to inside sales and is now the office manager. During his time at Lutes he has learned the ins and outs of the ever evolving building & construction industry. Whether that’s loading and unloading materials, measuring and ordering windows or overseeing large commercial flooring jobs.  His experience and knowledge has only grown over the years and is a valued asset to the Lutes Timber Mart Family.

Jason has been heavily involved in the community since being at Lutes.  He started out by coaching youth soccer, fastpitch, baseball, reffing youth basketball and volunteering at Brooks Bandits games.  However, his largest accomplishment away from work was creating the Brooks Regional Ballpark Association to help fundraise and build the Brooks Regional Ballpark in 2014, which he is still the active president for.  After that he, along with others, created the Brooks Bombers in 2016 to play in the Western Canadian Baseball League.  He has since stepped away from the Bombers and coaching to focus on his career at Lutes and enjoy life a little more, as that level of volunteering takes a huge commitment. If you don’t don’t see Jason at work, he is most likely on a golf course these days, lol! 

“The years I have worked at Lutes have given me the opportunity to do and see things I could only dream of as a kid! It has been an absolute privilege to work with such a great group of people and a family that values the community and its people. I will be a lifetime employee of Lutes Timber Mart and I am proud to say it.”

Joanne Martin

Joanne started working at Lutes in November 2021.
She moved to Brooks from Newfoundland in 2012 searching for full time employment before eventually finding her way to the Lutes team and starting her career in the building and construction industry.  Although she finds it challenging, she has been diligently expanding her knowledge in the industry.  Joanne enjoys the professionalism at Lutes, however also enjoys the family atmosphere that is shared with her fellow team members.  Joanne’s warm and inviting personality is such an asset to our team and more importantly our customers.  She is not shy of work and it is not often you see Joanne not working away in the aisle stocking shelves or mixing paint for our great customers.

Away from work you find Joanne walking and enjoying the outside, playing guitar or listening to music.  When she has the time to do so, she will often head home to Newfoundland to visit family and friends.

Keri Lutes

Keri has been in the lumber business with the Lutes Family for over 20 years.
During those years she has gained a fairly well rounded education in most areas of the business, but tends to lean towards the interior finishing areas and she excels in doing so.
However, she is always trying to expand her knowledge with learning about new products or trends to better serve our customers

Keri, alongside her husband Will relocated to Brooks after spending 20 years in High River running the family business with her husband and raising her two daughters, now grown adults.
Since moving to Brooks in 2023, Keri already has developed great relationships with our customers and often gets requested for her help because of her knowledge and experience. 
Her passion to help customers is commendable and nothing short of amazing.

Keri didn’t waste any time immersing herself in the community, as she quickly got involved with coaching girls volleyball and also still likes to play whenever she can.  In her spare time she enjoys camping or curling up with a good book.

Loe Seelman

Lou started working at Lutes in the fall of 2024. He was born & raised in small town Saskatchewan before his family moved to Manitoba when he was 16. He started working at Beaver Lumber before moving to Fort McMurray working for Clearwater Building Supplies which led to managing the Crown Mart in Trochu. Then eventually returned to Beaver Lumber in Saskatoon before moving to Edmonton to work for the Home Depot Lumber Distribution Centre.
After 21 years he moved to the Calgary area working in material handling and doing commercial roofing before joining Superior North America as their yard manager, shipper and receiver.
After many years of life in the big cities, Lou sought out to move to a smaller city. With his many years of customer service and background in the construction and building industry, Lou was a natural fit to join the Lutes team.

Rochelle Klassen

Rochelle started with Lutes Timber Mart in 2009, growing up in a construction family she took to her new team immediately. Rochelle has completed both basic, and intermediate estimating courses with the WRLA and with several years of estimating under her belt you can be confident in her ability to give you an accurate cost on your next project. Rochelle also looks after the majority of hardware purchasing and the book keeping when needed. From mixing paint to estimating Rochelle has all angles covered!

Rochelle’s time away from work is usually spent playing slow pitch, basketball and “supermom” to her two sons.

YARD AND DELIVERY TEAM

Our team of delivery drivers are the unsung heroes behind the scenes making sure your project goes along smoothly. They are skilled equipment operators from forklifts, to trucks to pickers they make sure the right materials make it to your job site at the right time. Working safely and efficiently in all kinds of weather our team of delivery drivers will provide you with the service you need to keep your project moving forward. By keeping our yard clean, organized and well stocked they will make picking up materials a breeze. No matter if you’re picking up material by the car or semi load they will have you loaded and on your way back to the work site in short order!

Contact Us

Whether you’re in need of lumber, insulation, drywall, windows, doors, floor coverings, paint, or hardware, our knowledgeable team is here to assist you. We strive to exceed your expectations with our exceptional customer service and competitive pricing. For any inquiries, orders, or assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the information below or by filling out the contact form.

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20-6 ST E
Brooks, AB T1R 1C3

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